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Scott,I think Warren is referring to a Boosted Dart where a smaller and less “draggy” upper section seperates from the main body tube upon motor burnout and coasts to a higher altitude. The larger motor section comes down separately.As he…   Read more»

Boosted Darts are explicitly not allowed for the SSS and SSSS contest – in fact, that’s the only design requirement. Design is open, but the bird must carry the motor casing to apogee and then back to the ground.WarrenIs there…   Read more»

Boosted Darts are explicitly not allowed for the SSS and SSSS contest – in fact, that’s the only design requirement. Design is open, but the bird must carry the motor casing to apogee and then back to the ground.Warren

I would enter my dart for the SSSS. but I need someone to volunteer a radio tracker as the dog coller is to big! Scotte

In previous years, this contest didn’t have to be sold at all. Before I could leave the annual meeting, I was swamped with people pushing money in my face and asking to sign up – generally for both the Single…   Read more»

Warren, one thing that has seemingly changed is there is no deadline on the entry. If Ed, for example, strolls out there at MHM and lobs a J350 to 15,000′, there will probably be exactly no one enter after that….   Read more»

Currently there are NO paid up entries in the Super Single Shot Sweepstakes for 2008.Rules are unchanged from 2007:- Aerotech J350- Any design, any type of recovery including motor ejection or electronics.- Radio and/or audio tracking allowed.- Highest altitude wins.-…   Read more»

HA! You’re the one with all the records (for now, that is). :)I’m in for the SSSS. You only beat me by about a 150 feet last year, and I’m sure I could have easily made that up with a…   Read more»

I use Well Nuts. You can get them at Ace Hardware. You just drill a hole, put these in and then turn. They are rubber and expand against your airframe and keep them in place.Edward

The trailer will be moved to my house IN Longmont sometime tomorrow or Tuesday. I also have multiple rails in my garage for you to test fit with in any event. You would be welcome to come by with your…   Read more»

Mike,Removing those PCB mount SMA connectors can be a bear, especially with a ground plane on the board. I generally sacrifice the connector, cutting bits of it off at a time with some strong cutters, to reduce the thermal mass…   Read more»

I had to look a this one too. I have PML guides on two rockets and will be using the Acme T6 AL ones on my Talon 2 and Vert. Assault. I’m using pistons on everything but the VA, so…   Read more»

Mike,Removing those PCB mount SMA connectors can be a bear, especially with a ground plane on the board. I generally sacrifice the connector, cutting bits of it off at a time with some strong cutters, to reduce the thermal mass…   Read more»

MikeHows that rivnut thing work? Also need to get together with you and check out this Dog tracker.Scott eIt works like a pop rivet gun. You thread the insert on the threaded mandrel, stick it in the hole, and squeeze…   Read more»

MikeHows that rivnut thing work? Also need to get together with you and check out this Dog tracker.Scott e

I know Mike likes those PML resin rail guides, but I’ve never been much of a fan having broken one on one of my early HPR projects. For rail guides like them, I’d choose the Acme cast aluminum guides. Otherwise,…   Read more»

Ok so what are the nuts used inside the tube for the rail buttons?HELP!!!!Scott eScott, I have a rivnut gun if you want to install those in your bird. Blind riv-nuts need about 1/2 inch clearance in the airframe before…   Read more»

Home Depot.W

😯 really? that seams to easy!

Home Depot.W

where do you get those T-nuts?Scott e